Agenda - Council - 11/06/1991 - Closed Executive

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CASE LAWSUIT AGAINST WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MINNESOTA, INC. By: Ryan R. Schroeder, City Administrator Background: As you are aware, recently the City Council provided for a fund, with $5,000.00 designated in the fund, in order to serve a summons and complaint jointly with the City of Anoka against Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc. for an alleged "skimming of revenues" by Waste Management from our landfill revenues. Enclosed for your review is this summons and complaint. Recently Mr. Gedde, representing the City of Anoka, and Mr. Goodrich, representing the City of Ramsey, met with representatives of Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc. to discuss the summons and complaint. Mr. Goodrich will present, verbally, the results of that discussion. However, at this point, I just want to list the issues that seem to bear some relationship to this lawsuit. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) The vertical expansion and conditional use permit extensions. The conditional use permit for the tire recycling operation. The conditional use permit for the compost operation (which is not currently operating). The development of the ski hill or dedication and development of park land on the north side of the landfill. The 153rd Avenue N.W. easements. The conditional use permit extension for the ban'ow area. The methane pipeline. The hydro-carbon facility which is only indirectly related but for which you have received a memorandum from me recently. Recommendation: To discuss each of those issues listed above as they relate to the summons and complaint and to provide Mr. Goodrich with direction regarding that lawsuit. It should also be noted that we have placed the attached request by Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc. on the agenda for the Road and Bridge Committee meeting. Council Action: ~. '~;~;~1 on discussion. Review Checklist: City Administrator City Attorney Finance Officer City Engineer